So much for predictions of the 4GS being a flop
03-03-12, 03:09 AM
#31
Who is setting the bar high or low? Their 600 per month is expectation over the life of vehicle, not just first month... and in Japan, a lot of people rush to buy vehicle in the first few months when it is hot.
6000 is not an benchmark, it is literal number of orders they got for 250 and 350 models... GS450h is not included.
03-03-12, 04:03 AM
#32
What am I missing? Sales of the GS went up by 300 units. "Pre Order" sales don't mean a damn thing until money changes hands and the cars are delivered. I've seen this many times where there is an initial hype, but then as reality sets in a lot of folks back out and and things settle down.
I have no doubt the GS will sell a lot more than it has, but that's not really saying much. And I don't mean this a doom and gloom - I just don't think we know what reality is yet.
I have no doubt the GS will sell a lot more than it has, but that's not really saying much. And I don't mean this a doom and gloom - I just don't think we know what reality is yet.
03-04-12, 05:52 PM
#33
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Internet GS sales posts-
-GS NEVER SOLD WELL (uhhh it sold 3rd best in class most years for over a decade)
-GS WILL NEVER SELL LIKE 5/E (uhhhh Lexus knows this, has a much lower sales target)
-GS SOLD LIKE CRAP AT ITS END (uhhhh, you never mention when it sells well)
-GS ONLY SELLING WELL CAUSE ITS NEW (uhhh, shouldn't new cars sell well out the gate)
The GS is by far the best selling, most award winning and most revered Asian luxury sport sedan since 1993. Its not perfect, its had great years, its had some poor years and its here better than ever in regards to technology and the drive and the questionable areas are in regards to the style and V-8 being dropped.
It also debuted the worlds first luxury sport hybrid which the class has followed. The GS also has the largest and most active enthusiast base BY FAR compared to any other luxury midsize sedan from Asia. Not sure why it seems to be an issue with people.
What we have seen in its first month is the GS outselling the last model and completely obliterating the M37/56, A6, etc anything not 5/E.
Maybe some of you need to find the A6 & M37/56 forums and tell them about sales
-GS NEVER SOLD WELL (uhhh it sold 3rd best in class most years for over a decade)
-GS WILL NEVER SELL LIKE 5/E (uhhhh Lexus knows this, has a much lower sales target)
-GS SOLD LIKE CRAP AT ITS END (uhhhh, you never mention when it sells well)
-GS ONLY SELLING WELL CAUSE ITS NEW (uhhh, shouldn't new cars sell well out the gate)
The GS is by far the best selling, most award winning and most revered Asian luxury sport sedan since 1993. Its not perfect, its had great years, its had some poor years and its here better than ever in regards to technology and the drive and the questionable areas are in regards to the style and V-8 being dropped.
It also debuted the worlds first luxury sport hybrid which the class has followed. The GS also has the largest and most active enthusiast base BY FAR compared to any other luxury midsize sedan from Asia. Not sure why it seems to be an issue with people.
What we have seen in its first month is the GS outselling the last model and completely obliterating the M37/56, A6, etc anything not 5/E.
Maybe some of you need to find the A6 & M37/56 forums and tell them about sales
03-04-12, 07:50 PM
#34
I think the GS will sell even more in the coming months. I am not 100% sure, but I believe first couple of months of release is staggered, and we'll see availability of the GS increase. If Lexus continues to market the new GS well, invites more people into the showroom and they actually test drives the beast, we'll see more conquests from other brands. Some more extensive comparos should also help, as the GS will be very competitive against other brands, less the usual anti-Lexus bias strikes again.
Some more extensive comparos should also help, as the GS will be very competitive against other brands, less the usual anti-Lexus bias strikes again.
03-04-12, 08:32 PM
#35
Intermediate
Waiting for the snow to melt before test drive, but as someone who hated the looks of the prototype, the real thing is growing on me. I still wish it were more distinctive in the way the second-gen was. However, having seen it on the street and at the dealer, it's got presence, it looks fast, expensive and high quality. Today I sat in it at our local auto show and after a walk-around I would say it owes more to the second-gen than the third. in fact, it's like the 3rd gen car never existed.
03-05-12, 03:49 AM
#36
The mono headlights, the bland side profile, taller roof....looks like it went right pass the 2 middle models.
On another note, I'm surprised I've seen only one on the road after a month of availability.
03-05-12, 07:45 AM
#37
Pole Position
Thread Starter
This is music to my ears. Looks like the 4GS is the true spiritual descendant pf the 2GS - which is what I've always been hoping for.
Here's hoping it re-ignites the excitement and passion about the Lexus brand like the 2GS so successfully did.
03-05-12, 06:48 PM
#38
Waiting for the snow to melt before test drive, but as someone who hated the looks of the prototype, the real thing is growing on me. I still wish it were more distinctive in the way the second-gen was. However, having seen it on the street and at the dealer, it's got presence, it looks fast, expensive and high quality. Today I sat in it at our local auto show and after a walk-around I would say it owes more to the second-gen than the third. in fact, it's like the 3rd gen car never existed.
03-05-12, 08:31 PM
#39
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I think we should calm down with some of the exaggerated 3GS claims b/c many 3GS owners wouldn't begin to consider the 4GS based on looks alone. No quad lamps, loss of fastback profile etc etc. Different strokes for different folks.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
03-05-12, 08:46 PM
#40
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03-06-12, 02:53 AM
#42
I think we should calm down with some of the exaggerated 3GS claims b/c many 3GS owners wouldn't begin to consider the 4GS based on looks alone. No quad lamps, loss of fastback profile etc etc. Different strokes for different folks.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
03-06-12, 09:00 PM
#45
I think we should calm down with some of the exaggerated 3GS claims b/c many 3GS owners wouldn't begin to consider the 4GS based on looks alone. No quad lamps, loss of fastback profile etc etc. Different strokes for different folks.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
I loved the 1GS, the 2GS, the 3GS and the 4GS is the first one I'm still warming up too.
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